Fatal Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash North of Poplar Bluff Claims Driver's Life
Incident record
October 9, 2026
5:40 p.m.
US-67
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver died following a single-vehicle crash on US-67 about three miles north of Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on October 9, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the Highway Patrol said. A 2021 Hyundai Elantra was traveling southbound on US-67 when the crash occurred, according to the agency's report.
The driver sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No additional vehicles or occupants were noted in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged as case number 260430214, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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